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[quote=Anonymous]My dd in 1st grade had this issue, so the teacher had dd put her books in a separate basket, and she could get her books and read them after she was done with the assigned work.  I did get her an evaluation in the middle of 2nd grade, and she does have ADHD.  We were able to get her 504 accommodations in 2nd grade including check in/check out procedure where she had a checklist she used every class.  She got points if she started on time, stayed on task and ended on time.  She went over her day before and after school with the counselor every day.  She got a wiggle chair, seating at the front of the room, etc.  In 3rd grade, she got an IEP including small group instruction for math and language arts.

I actually cried when I realized my dd had ADHD, but seeking accommodations has really benefited my child.  We also finally tried medication at the end of 3rd grade not just for focus but also due to social issues.  It has been very helpful for dd.  She can tell it helps her focus and pay attention to her teachers and also helps her be able to read social cues better.

So, no don't disregard what the teacher says.  Get in there and schedule a meeting with your teacher and after talking to her, consider getting your ds evaluated.  We did an evaluation for ADHD and learning disabilities.  Turns out her only learning disability was that she couldn't focus for more than a nanosecond unless it was of interest to her like making rainbow loom bracelets for 10 hours straight when that first became the rage.  Kids with ADHD can hyperfocus on things that interest them.  For your ds, that seems to be reading.[/quote]

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